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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Bought a car - kind of embarassed - but still excited...
Posted by: Scott S Dec 18 2012, 11:18 AM
I was chasing an ERA GT 40 Replica. I really fell in love and got everything in place to pull the deal together. Thank God I did some research and did not just jump right in. The particular car that caught my eye was SIGNIFICANTLY over priced. I went back and forth with the guy for 2-3 months, provided him several examples of similar cars selling prices, yada yada yada. Like many of us know after pumping zillions into a 914, that does not make the car worth what you put in. I dont think he could grasp that concept. Oh well.
I started looking for another one in the states without much luck (I specifically want the mirage/wide bodied lemans car).
Well, car guys are car guys and in my looking around I stumbled on this car. It reminded me of the 914, in that is started out as a plain-jane mid year, but then was significantly upgraded/modified. The current owner has had the car less than 2 years. The previous owner had it for over 20 years and did all of the stuff to it. It is extremely clean top and bottom.
NOTE: I will throw out the same disclaimer I sent to the Colorado group - I loved the 80's (what I remember of them.... 
) . Please rember that when looking at the pics - ha!
Hopefully having this will not get my shunned by the 914 group. I will happily throw a 912E badge on the back if neccessary!
I plan on swapping out the headlights for the euro stuff, and will most likely find a new decklid so I can lose the tail (not really my thing). Oh, and what is the deal with these car stereo companies? What is wrong with making speakers and deck units that are simply BLACK. Sheeesh.
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Posted by: billh1963 Dec 18 2012, 11:20 AM
I think it's awesome! I've been looking at SC's .....
Posted by: DBCooper Dec 18 2012, 11:25 AM
We insist... 912E badge on the back.
Posted by: tod914 Dec 18 2012, 11:37 AM
How about 912S. Nice looking car Scotty.
Posted by: Scott S Dec 18 2012, 11:38 AM
I know it has kind of that 80's drug dealer/mid-life crisis look. But I am okay with that!! 
The body only has 98k on it. The motor was pulled from a 50k car. It had really good leak down numbers.
With as little time as I have to "play cars", I am hoping it will last me a long time. I had my 914 for 20+ years. That is the plan for this car too - unless a really nice 914-6GT replica happens to pop up that I can afford.....
Posted by: AZ914 Dec 18 2012, 11:39 AM
Looks great!!
Posted by: Rockaria Dec 18 2012, 11:54 AM
I have a feeling there are more of us than we will admit. The 80s 911 rocked!
Posted by: KELTY360 Dec 18 2012, 12:02 PM
There's no shame in buying a donor car. 
Posted by: SirAndy Dec 18 2012, 12:06 PM
Nooooooo ... I have always liked that big ass spoiler in the back.
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Posted by: carr914 Dec 18 2012, 12:15 PM
Welcome to the Dark Side! 
Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 18 2012, 12:17 PM
I'm confused. What year is it? It has a Carrera stripe from the 1970's, a Carrera emblem from the '84 - '89, a 3.2 motor, but no integrated driving lights in the front. SC or Carrera?
Posted by: Ferg Dec 18 2012, 12:29 PM
We can hang out again now 
Gint, you need a sticker
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Posted by: Scott S Dec 18 2012, 12:34 PM
"I'm confused. What year is it? It has a Carrera stripe from the 1970's, a Carrera emblem from the '84 - '89, a 3.2 motor, but no integrated driving lights in the front. SC or Carrera?"
That is what I like about the car!
This, my freinds, is a 1977 911! (10/76 build date)
The guy owned it for over 20 years and really babied the car. Here is a pic of the front trunk - all original (i do need to find a compressor however...).
He took the car in for a windows out repaint of the original guards red a few years ago and got a significant case of "while you are in there" disease. The car got butt welded flares, the 3.2 out of a newer carrera - as well as all of the late model carreras under pinnings, brakes, interior, tail etc etc. (it is a factory tail).
Thankfully he retained the manual front windows and the rear pop-out windows.
Torsion bars and sway bars were upgraded and a new set of bilstiens were added. Trans was gone through as well (it still has the 915 box). Wheels are 7 and 9 x 16.
It went throught the California CARB cert process and is totally legal/compliant.
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Posted by: flash914 Dec 18 2012, 12:36 PM
I thought the big tail was where the condenser for the A/C unit was. But that car has no A/C so I guess not. Gordon
Posted by: Madswede Dec 18 2012, 12:40 PM
Nooooooo ... I have always liked that big ass spoiler in the back.
Keep the spoiler! And WTF is it with all the Rocky Mountain folks getting 911s?! My 914 isn't here YET. You still have a few more events (maybe) where you can win awards. No need to give up and go all pinky-lifting!
Posted by: Scott S Dec 18 2012, 12:42 PM
I thought the big tail was where the condenser for the A/C unit was. But that car has no A/C so I guess not. Gordon
In my case, for at least the short term, it will simply be a cup holder....
Posted by: Krieger Dec 18 2012, 12:42 PM
If your going for that 80's look, Paleese paint the wipers body color! OMG
Posted by: Scott S Dec 18 2012, 01:01 PM
Here is the bottom... pretty clean. Cant wait to get it up in the air and do some scrubbing.
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Posted by: shelby/914 Dec 18 2012, 01:36 PM
Great buy Scott. Keep the tail, I for one love it. Must also admit that I test drove an SC while the 914 was in process, since I didn't think I would ever get it finished.
Danny
Posted by: SLITS Dec 18 2012, 02:28 PM
NOTE: I will throw out the same disclaimer I sent to the Colorado group - I loved the 80's (what I remember of them....
) . Please rember that when looking at the pics - ha!Hopefully having this will not get my shunned by the 914 group. I will happily throw a 912E badge on the back if neccessary!
If you buy a car with the engine anywhere but in the middle we will casterate you besides throwing you out of the clubhouse.
Now, if you buy it for parts we will buy you many beers and steal your parts.
Posted by: JawjaPorsche Dec 18 2012, 02:33 PM
Nice Score! 
Posted by: FourBlades Dec 18 2012, 02:33 PM
I think a 914 GT and a 911 RS is the perfect combination. 
Oh, and I would like a Pagani Zonda as well. 
John
Posted by: Tom Dec 18 2012, 02:59 PM
Very nice! I would love a complete one, but until then, I have an SC part on my 914. Covers that Renn-shift very well!
Tom
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Posted by: zymurgist Dec 18 2012, 03:07 PM
Cool ride!
Posted by: Eric_Shea Dec 18 2012, 04:56 PM
Coolieo... making a mental list: 
Keep tail
Bring wheels back to stock
Change headlight rings
BACKDATE THAT DAMN EXHAUST
Posted by: Scott S Dec 18 2012, 05:03 PM
Hi Mr Shea - 
I cant back date the exhaust unfortunately. Both the the year of the car and the year of the motor means I have to deal with the emissions nazis.
I am thinking about making the muffler into a dual outlet sport (or maybe a triple outlet rally) - but that means cutting up the rear valance....
Not sure what to do. 
I could register it up in Keystone - but that is a PIA too.....
Posted by: Chris H. Dec 18 2012, 05:07 PM
Great score Scott!
Hate to admit this but I kinda...like...the wheels... 
Posted by: Ferg Dec 18 2012, 05:29 PM
Coolieo... making a mental list:
Keep tail
Bring wheels back to stock
Change headlight rings
BACKDATE THAT DAMN EXHAUST
My 81 SC flew through emissions no sweat, It had a Cat bypass, they looked right at it with the mirror, shrugged and checked OK for the box for Cat Converter
But you are correct, sorta depends on who you get... I was 
in the waiting room, that was after they pulled the gas filler flap twice trying to open the engine lid
Posted by: sixnotfour Dec 18 2012, 05:37 PM
I just cut up a 75 911 and sold a 72 MFI 911 Targa. 
Still have an 87 Carrera backdate in PPPPPrrooogggrrrrreeeesssssssssss.
Posted by: tscrihfield Dec 18 2012, 05:42 PM
No shame in this car! I really like it! Keep the tail!
Thomas
Posted by: jbyron Dec 18 2012, 05:53 PM
Great car, Scott! I was a product of the eighties too, and I absolutely love these 911's. I just think these bodies have so much more character than the newer 911's.
The whaletail is awesome - wouldn't look right without it. Whenever I see the newer silly little pop-up tails, I just shake my head. Go big or go home!
Seriously green with envy. Nice score :-)
Posted by: r_towle Dec 18 2012, 05:54 PM
84 911 cabriolet here.
Cool car, very different from a 914 in both good and bad ways.
Rich
Posted by: JmuRiz Dec 18 2012, 06:22 PM
Very cool car, I'd love to have the money for a 911...I know of one but a project wouldn't go over well at home.
'77 lightweight with the 3.2, that has to be fun!
Posted by: jdlmodelt Dec 18 2012, 06:33 PM
I was chasing an ERA GT 40 Replica. I really fell in love and got everything in place to pull the deal together. Thank God I did some research and did not just jump right in. The particular car that caught my eye was SIGNIFICANTLY over priced. I went back and forth with the guy for 2-3 months, provided him several examples of similar cars selling prices, yada yada yada. Like many of us know after pumping zillions into a 914, that does not make the car worth what you put in. I dont think he could grasp that concept. Oh well.
I started looking for another one in the states without much luck (I specifically want the mirage/wide bodied lemans car).
Well, car guys are car guys and in my looking around I stumbled on this car. It reminded me of the 914, in that is started out as a plain-jane mid year, but then was significantly upgraded/modified. The current owner has had the car less than 2 years. The previous owner had it for over 20 years and did all of the stuff to it. It is extremely clean top and bottom.
NOTE: I will throw out the same disclaimer I sent to the Colorado group - I loved the 80's (what I remember of them....
) . Please rember that when looking at the pics - ha!Hopefully having this will not get my shunned by the 914 group. I will happily throw a 912E badge on the back if neccessary!
I plan on swapping out the headlights for the euro stuff, and will most likely find a new decklid so I can lose the tail (not really my thing). Oh, and what is the deal with these car stereo companies? What is wrong with making speakers and deck units that are simply BLACK. Sheeesh.
where in colorado are you? I'm in Durango
Posted by: SUNAB914 Dec 18 2012, 07:09 PM
Here this one is much cheaper, needs a little work though.
Posted by: Gint Dec 18 2012, 07:45 PM
More pics! I hadn't seen the interior Scotty. That's nice. I agree that tail has to go. And I'm not crazy about the body colored insets on the Fuchs. But it's your car! And it's a beauty.
Gint, you need a sticker No sticker for me!
Oohwww... I didn't know that.
Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Dec 18 2012, 08:02 PM
Just buy some phoenix red Ray Bans and be done with it
1980s 4-ever
Posted by: computers4kids Dec 18 2012, 08:11 PM
Nooooooo ... I have always liked that big ass spoiler in the back.
Great car...always have loved the look, including the spoiler.
Posted by: Dr Evil Dec 18 2012, 08:22 PM
Did it come with the gold chain?
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Posted by: bigkensteele Dec 18 2012, 08:24 PM
Nooooooo ... I have always liked that big ass spoiler in the back.
That car is begging for a duck!You are only dipping your toe into the '80s. I dove in completely a few years ago.
I got a poster of this car when I was 16 and was hooked until I was finally able to own it. I sold it after a couple of years of feeling like I was going to get pulled over every time I drove it.
You bought a great looking tuxedo - mine was more of a leisure suit...
Posted by: carr914 Dec 18 2012, 09:21 PM
Hi Mr Shea -
I cant back date the exhaust unfortunately. Both the the year of the car and the year of the motor means I have to deal with the emissions nazis.
I am thinking about making the muffler into a dual outlet sport (or maybe a triple outlet rally) - but that means cutting up the rear valance....
Not sure what to do.
I could register it up in Keystone - but that is a PIA too.....
That exhaust takes about 15 Minutes to remove. I have Headers but you probably need Heat.
Probably the best thing to do is remove the Cat & put a By-Pass pipe on - that is a 15 Minute on & off job
Posted by: infraredcalvin Dec 19 2012, 01:02 AM
Looks great, keep the whale tail!
Posted by: carr914 Dec 19 2012, 07:44 AM
I almost bought another one last month ($11k), if I had I would have left the Tail
Posted by: ripper911 Dec 19 2012, 10:19 AM
I have a mixed up 911 too!
1973 911T targa with updated rear (bumper, reflector and tail) and a carbed 3.0, the front is still classic longhood.
Welcome to the cl ub!
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